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Mine had no smarts in it at all. The programmability from the factory was a plug in timer similar to a block heater timer, but that wasn't with the unit when I
by twisteriffic 3y ago
Mine had no smarts in it at all. The programmability from the factory was a plug in timer similar to a block heater timer, but that wasn't with the unit when I bought it. If you supply power, the auger turns until the power is disconnected. As in the motor is wired directly to the power cord, with only a thermal cutout in line. The timer I use allows you to set interval in minutes and duration in seconds. They're commonly sold as "inching" timers, which I suspect is a translation error but it's descriptive enough.
- onli 3y agoAlright, that clears it up. The description I found was misleading. Thanks again!
- paradox460 3y agoSomething like this was actually my plan for a feeder if I couldn't get the one in the article to work. Except instead of a purpose built catfood dispenser, it was an old BBQ wood pellet feeder I found on the local craigslist-equivalent for $20. Basically a big metal bin with a powerful auger and chute out the side of it
- twisteriffic 3y agoIt's pretty much that, but in a more compact form. If I hadn't found this one I'd planned on using the auger system from a chocolate fondue fountain, just placed on its side.